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Paolo Bignami

This certifies that the heraldic arms of
Paolo Bignami
are registered as an original design and are described by the blazon below

Arms: Ermine a lion rampant guardant Gules armed and langued Or.

Crest: From a wreath Or and Gules two wings displayed Or surmounted by a demi-lion rampant guardant Gules armed and langued Or.

Mantling: Gules doubled Or.

Motto: ADVERSIS NON FRANGAR

Biographical information

The armiger was born in Domodossola, province of Novara, region of Piemonte, Northern Italy. He resides in Ghemme, a small town near Novara, and works as a lawyer in Novara. He is also a classical musician with a degree in oboe from the Conservatory, and, in the past, played with several orchestras.

Design rationale

Ermine expresses dignity and jurisdiction, concept related to law. The lion represents noble passions and its color, red, symbolizes justice, yearning, fortitude and magnanimity. The white wings of the crest represent the importance of faith in life.